Question : RIGHTS OF PUBLISHERS AND MUSIC COMPANIES



(a) Whether European Union (EU), in copyright portion, is asking for an extension of the rights of publishers and music/film companies;

(b) If so, whether the Government is of the opinion that these need careful examination to ensure that we are not giving away public rights to satisfy big EU copyright holding media companies; and

(c) If so, the reaction of the Indian Government thereto?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(SMT. D. PURANDESWARI)

(a) No sir.

(b) & (c) Does not arise.